Category: archives
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Editorial: Law leaves children behind
EDITORIAL: New testing legislation creates more problems than it fixes. Parents may start seeing some alarming letters in their mailboxes. As part of the federal No Child Left Behind Act, school districts are supposed to send out letters to parents informing them whether their students and teachers pass federal muster or are in danger of…
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Parents reveal ‘vision’ for Lawrence district
Special education meetings lead to list of values. By: Lea Kahn Parents of special education students told school district officials Monday night that they believe in professional development programs for all teachers, and they also want the district to focus on their students’ needs. They also told school district officials that they expect the Child…
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Red-hot Raider girls’ tennis team rolls into state playoffs
Freshmen shine during clinching week By: Rudy Brandl Heroes are popping up everywhere for the Hillsborough High girls’ tennis team these days. Teamwork, balance and contributions from everyone in the lineup have propelled the Raiders to a five-match winning streak and second straight trip to the Central Jersey Group 4 playoffs. Since starting the…
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Attorney will discuss impact of Patriot Act
Lawrence Coalition for Peace Action sponsors forum. By: Lea Kahn The impact of the Patriot Act, enacted by Congress in the days following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, will be reviewed by Princeton Township attorney Grayson Barber before the Lawrence Coalition for Peace Action next week. Ms. Barber, who specializes in privacy issues and also…
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For the Oct. 2 issue
Mary Sadlon, Rose Friedel, Thomas Kramer. Mary Sadlon ALLENTOWN Mary Sadlon, 78, died Sept. 17 at Applegarth Care Center in Monroe Township. Born in Peckville, Pa., she was a lifelong area resident. An assembly line and cafeteria worker for Mettler Instrument in Hightstown for more than 30 years, she was a member of St.…
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PERCEPTIONS: The road known as Eggerts
Or perhaps you know it better as Eggert? By: Steve Feitl The season of endorsements is upon us, and while most will deal with the upcoming elections this November, I would like to get an important Lawrence-related endorsement out of the way. In the process, I’m confronting one of the great mysteries of our time,…
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EMS hires two for daytime calls
Paid positions are filled due to heavy call volume. By: Sharlee DiMenichi Two paid emergency crew workers started Monday to help cover daytime calls for the township’s three volunteer ambulance companies. It is the first time South Brunswick’s first aid squads have had to rely on paid coverage, officials said. EMS officials said there are…
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Szymanik powers HHS boys to dramatic win
Overtime header beats Central By: Rudy Brandl The Hillsborough High boys’ soccer team has played a bunch of tight games already in the young season. The makeup of this year’s team, which includes a number of solid players who aren’t experienced scorers, figures to yield many close games. Last Thursday afternoon, the Raiders found…
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Lady Mustangs right on schedule
Girls seeking to repeat as Sky champs By: Rudy Brandl So far, so good for the Manville High girls’ soccer team. After the first four games of the regular season, the Lady Mustangs are right on schedule in their quest to repeat as Sky Division champions. Last Thursday’s emphatic 5-1 home victory over Bound…
